Statistics

Here are some statistics on child welfare in Ontario.

Between April 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009:

• Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies received 78,137 calls from people in the community concerned about suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies investigated 78,516 referrals from families, teachers, doctors and neighbours concerned about the protection, safety and well-being of children and youth at risk of abuse and neglect.
• 27,152 children were in need of substitute care from Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies.
• 7,244 foster homes provided family-based care for children in Ontario.
• More than 8,373 (FTE*) social workers, child and youth workers and administrative and professional staff are employed by 51 Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario to serve their communities in protecting children and strengthening families.
  

*FTE = full time equivalent

Please email info@oacas.org for more information about the statistics.